Tragic Details About Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah was a pioneer for women in the male-dominated rap industry of the ‘90s, ultimately rising to the top and earning the monicker “rap’s first feminist.” The star has enjoyed a successful career, branching out from music into acting, producing, and hosting as well. Today, she’s widely known for her outgoing, friendly, and witty personality, as well as her tremendous talent. But the road to the top hasn’t been easy for Latifah, who’s come up against real adversity throughout her life. From her difficult childhood to the loss of one of her best friends, here are the most tragic details about Queen Latifah. #QueenLatifah #Rap #Actress A difficult childhood | 0:00 Her father's struggle | 1:35 Childhood abuse | 2:57 Bullying and body negativity | 4:06 Her brother's death | 5:23 Struggles with depression and alcohol | 6:23 Experiencing sexism and racism | 7:40 Legal troubles | 8:47 A terrifying carjacking | 10:12 Her mother's caregiver | 11:16 The death of her mother | 12:25 Domestic violence in her family | 13:24 Accusations against the "Dog Whisperer" | 14:57 Michael K. Williams' death | 16:14